How many pupils does St Laurence School have?

St Laurence School has 1,359 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does St Laurence School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at St Laurence School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48.4 in 2025/26.

Is St Laurence School part of an academy trust?

Yes — St Laurence School is part of ST. LAURENCE SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is St Laurence School?

St Laurence School is located at Ashley Road, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DZ.

St Laurence School

Ashley Road, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DZ

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

48.4

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,359

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About St Laurence School

St Laurence School is an academy converter in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,359 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England/Christian religious character. It is part of ST. LAURENCE SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48.4 (2025/26). 12.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Wiltshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,359 / 1,380 (98%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: Church of England/Christian
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

12.8%

Free school meals

4.2%

EAL

2.6%

SEN support

15.7%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

48.4

Attainment 8

229 pupils

45.4%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

72.9%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

111 students

18.9%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

86%

To higher education

32%

To top-third universities

Where pupils go next

97%

Sustained destination

94%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

7.7%

Overall absence

19.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

76.06

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +4.5 vs 2023/24

17.9

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.3 vs 2023/24

22.48

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.8 vs 2023/24

£49,057

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 10% on leadership pay

↑ +£6,136 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

3.8% rate

↑ +3 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,256

Spend per pupil

£7,172

Income per pupil

57%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Ashley Road, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DZ
Phone: 01225309500
Headteacher: Tim Farrer
Website: http://www.st-laurence.com/

Academy Trust

ST. LAURENCE SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Laurence School?: St Laurence School is an academy converter in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does St Laurence School have?: St Laurence School has 1,359 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does St Laurence School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at St Laurence School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48.4 in 2025/26.
Is St Laurence School part of an academy trust?: Yes — St Laurence School is part of ST. LAURENCE SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is St Laurence School?: St Laurence School is located at Ashley Road, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DZ.

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